Vive La Fete played at the Club Soda for the Montreal Jazz Fest.  Els Pynoo was nice enough to talk to us about her collaborations with her partner Danny Mommens.

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The I love Neon, Crystal Castles show took place on March 27, 2008, at the Just For Laughs Museum. The band used only a strobe light so video was pretty tough to get.

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Jon Lajoie is huge on YouTube and now he’s on Live Mtl. Will this man’s success never end?
He is deserving of all the acclaim because Jon makes people laugh, and that is the most noble thing anyone can do. Jon also waits in line at clubs… whatever.
Here’s the link to Jon Lavoie [...]

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Berlin based DJ / Producer Boys Noize played a set at the Just For Laughs Studio last Dec 15, 2007. The night was promoted by the I Love Neon Crew and was in honor of Boys Noize’s new album Oi Oi Oi. Here is a video interview and some party footage for those [...]

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Ben a.k.a Passions played a super set at Club Coda last Nov 17, 2007, for a NROTB (Nu Ravers On The Block) Party. He was really nice to talk to, very quiet and obviously storing his energy for the BYHOS (blast-your-head-off set) that followed. Check out the video interview and party footage below.
Links:
Passions [...]

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DJ Dave Nada played at Club Coda on Nov 9, 2007. There was an interview with him, but unfortunately the tape got erased… stupid tape. Anyhoo, here’s some party footage for your enjoyment, please turn off your cell phones, silence is golden.

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Felix Da Housecat played at the SAT on Nov 1, 2007 for an I Love NEON event.
This Dj is one cheeky dude. He can get away with it too, just listen to his soft convincing voice and you might find yourself falling under his influence. It’s probably a good thing though, because he [...]

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“All I see is crosses.” Wow, what a show. Justice performed with total high energy for a great set. Seeing is believing.
Justice played on Oct 19, 2007, with the Midnight Juggernauts at 9:30 and Busy P at 12:30, both shows were sold out at the Métropolis. Both shows were also amazing.

Métropolis
59 Sainte-Catherine Street East, [...]

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According to their website, M for Montreal’s mandate is to showcase Montreal’s top “export ready” bands. Here are my totally biased picks for best of M for Montreal 2007:
And the winner is - We are Wolves.
M for Montreal is a contest and the official winner was We are Wolves (Nous Sommes Loups). I [...]

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DJ Vivie-Ann Played a bangin’ set at the Wunderbar on July 18, 2007
Here’s a taste of what it felt like to be there.

DJ Vivie-Ann at W Hotel Montreal’s Wunderbar in a new window
Song Credits:
Tiga - U Gonna Want Me (Intro & Outro Sample)
Mark Knight - “I Wish You Would”
Kurd Maverick - “Strings of Tortuga”
Turbofunk - [...]

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CSS played a gig in Montreal June, 2007. The show was sold out and the band was received to a warm audience reception.
We got the really amazing opportunity to get an interview with CSS lead singer Lovefoxxx and her compatriot guitarist Ana. They were both lovely to speak with and did a great job [...]

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We spoke to Daniel outside the Le Kop Shop gallery in Montreal, on May 5, 2007.
Later that evening he played a sold out show at the Sala Rossa.
All art hanging on the walls are Daniel Johnston originals.

Daniel Johnston Rare Interview in Montreal on May 5, 2007 in a new window
Le Kop Shop- www.lekopshop.com
Sala Rossa- www.casadelpopolo.com/salaconcert/homefr.shtml
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This show was pretty sweet. Heres some bootleg video taken on a digital camera. Sorry for the low quality.
The show was at Club Soda on Oct 5, 2006.

Spank Rock @ Club Soda- Montreal -Oct 5, 2006 in a new window
Links:
Spank Rock on MySpace
Spank Rock.net
Club Soda.ca
Pop Montreal.com

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Headed by the Dears guitarist Patrick Krief, Lesley Lane is playing for our listening pleasure this saturday at Main Hall. Bring your lovers cause this music is -in the mood. According to Patrick getting people together as a result of listening to his music is part of the band’s “vision.” The tunes [...]

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Saw Call Me Poupée during the MEG festival… they did a free show with Duchess Says. Thanks. They have kind of a jazzy electro rock groove… Very nice touch with the jazz guitar. Very enjoyable sound.
Supposedly they are in the process of recording an album, let’s hope so. In the meantime wait [...]

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